Ōtori Shrine: Day Trip from Kyoto (43 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Ōtori Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kōka-shi, Shiga Prefecture, about 43 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Kyoto for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 大鳥神社 |
| Location | Kōka-shi, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kōka Station – about 1.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 67 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 70 km (straight line) |
| Established | 882 |
| Designations | Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.91286, 136.22219 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://ootorijinjya.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kōka Station, about 1.6 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (大鳥神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kōka Ninja Village – Park, about 2 km away
- Hinoo Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Rakuya-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Rokkakudō (Koka) – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Aburahi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.